Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

18 Comments January 29, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

I always love to make a Slow Cooker Pulled Pork. It’s so easy and there’s nothing like a set it and forget it recipe. Of course, this Slow Cooker Pulled Pork takes a bit of time but that’s pretty much time while you’re doing whatever you have to do. And then there is that tantalizing aroma filling your kitchen, driving you nuts, until the moment you open that slow cooker to this glorious pork and snitch that first bite before you even take it out. Don’t you tell me that’s just me!! I know you do it, too. Or maybe it IS just me?

White Cheddar Gougeres – Cheese Puffs

52 Comments January 23, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

I seem to have been on a French food kick, lately, but this little recipe was inspired by one of my favorite movies, Dean Spanley (now on Netflix.) Mrs. Brimley, the cook, in deciding what to make for a dinner, mentions her Choux Pastry, “too good to be eaten,” she says. That reminded me of Gougeres, made from pâte à choux.

White Cheddar Gougeres

Beef Barley Soup

23 Comments January 21, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

Beef Barley Soup seems to have never gotten really gotten it’s due as a world-class soup. Maybe because most of us use the recipe on the back of the box. That Beef Barley Soup is good but not exceptionally great. And I like it. I’d never turn down a bowl if you know what I mean. But a real deal homemade Beef Barley Soup, starting from scratch? Now that I love. What I love even more is this shortcut version.

Beef & Barley Soup

Pot Roast Carbonnade – Beer Braised Pot Roast

13 Comments January 20, 2015 FrugalHausfrau

Pot Roast done perfectly tender, a rich, silky gravy. Is there anything better? Here’s one that’s full of flavor, a play on the Flemish Stew with beer, Beouf Carbonnade. If that sounds too fancy, just call your Pot Roast Carbonnade – Beer Braised Pot Roast. Does a roast with any other name still smell as good? Oh, that’s Rose? Silly me…

Pot Roast Carbonnade – a play on Beouf Carbonnade. A Beer Braised Pot Roast

Smoked Salmon “Cheesecake”

21 Comments December 10, 2014 FrugalHausfrau

Salmon Cheesecake? Really? Reactions of those who’ve never considered a savory cheesecake tend to vary until someone tries this creamy, smoky spread. You may have to get over the name, but you’ll never get over your first taste…I cannot tell you the number of times I’ve been asked for it.